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From: Ted Heise <theise@panix.com>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Catalyst Pedals?
Date: Wed, 23 Apr 2025 23:57:52 -0000 (UTC)
Organization: My own, such as it is
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Hi all,

I've had a tailor's bunion much of my life, and it's really gotten 
painful the last week or so.  On closer attention, it seems the 
Bontrager shoes I wear are one of the main culprits in aggravating 
it (a pair of sandals is another).  I've ordered a ball and ring 
shoe stretcher to alleviate the pressure on the affected area.

In looking for solutions, I also came across something caled 
Catalyst Pedals.  They are platforms that are larger than most and 
also have pins to aid grip between shoe and pedal.  The main 
benefit is ability to wear optimal athletic shoes.  Here's more...

https://naturalfootgear.com/blogs/shoe-footgear-reviews/catalyst-pedals-review

Has anyone ever used these and have experience they could share?  
I've ridden on clipless for 30 years, so I'm not sure if I could 
get used to platforms (though I do have Campy Super Leggeri pedals 
with toe straps on my fixed gear bike).

-- 
Ted Heise      <theise@panix.com>       West Lafayette, IN, USA